DEV Community Launches Summer Bug Smash Challenge From July 14 to August 23

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DEV Community has announced its first-ever Summer Bug Smash, a community-wide coding challenge set to run from July 14 to August 23, 2026. The event invites developers to identify, fix, and document bugs in their applications before submitting their work for review. Prize categories include Clear the Lineup, Smash Stories, Best Use of Sentry, and Best Use of Google AI, with full prize details to be revealed at launch. Winners will be announced on September 17, 2026. Developers can register now ahead of the official launch to stay informed when the challenge goes live.

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